Clerk I - Terminal

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Stream Marine, Inc. is seeking a dependable Ship Checker to document cargo movement, including discharge, loading and stowage on vessels and terminal handoffs. You will maintain accurate records using tablets and scanners and support safe, efficient cargo flow.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in customer service, strong English communication, a High School diploma, a valid Driver’s License and a TWIC, and are willing to travel and work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service experience.
• Excellent written & spoken English; Spanish is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Driver’s License.
• Must have a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Dependable mode of transportation to and from work.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo discharging (or coming off a vessel).
• Count, inspect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo stowed (or being loaded onto a vessel).
• Load / unload trucks.
• Mark & take dimension of cargo.
• Keep written tallies and records.
• Maintain records with the use of electronic equipment (tablets & scanners).

Skills

Customer service experience

English proficiency

Spanish language

Driver’s license

TWIC credential

Reliability/Dependability

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Ship Checker is responsible for recording cargo movement (discharge, loading and stowage on the vessel and load out and receiving of cargos though the terminal, to and from the customer carrier in a responsible, safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

• One-year (1) year of experience in customer service.
• Excellent written & communication in English (Spanish is a plus)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have Driver’s License
• Must have a TWIC (Transportation Worker identification Credential)
• Dependable mode of transportation to and from work
• The ability and willingness to work in a team environment
• Must be willing to travel, as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is 100% outdoors
• Candidate will be exposed to weather conditions like heat, rain & cold on daily basis. And in some occasions will work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc)
• Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high and have fast physical reactions (jump, move)
• Ability to work in a noisy environment

Responsibilities

• Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo dischargin (or coming off a vessel)
• Count, insect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo stowed (or being loaded onto a vessel)
• Load / unload trucks
• Mark & take dimension of cargo
• Keep written tallies and record
• Maintain records with the use of electronic equipment (tablets & scanners)